Wreck on the Big Four near Lafayette claims many lives
A Sunday morning Big Four train wreck near Lafayette Indiana killed several and injured eleven. The two postal cars, baggage car and other coaches derailed after a sudden brake action and collided with depot sheds, leaving mangled bodies and chaotic rescue efforts. Survivors and families faced shock as investigators and railroad officials prepared for inquiries.
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Big Four
Indiana
Lafayette
Nate
Furheala
Atrescus
Lafayett
D. Whesh
SNES
Fireman
Urbana
Mahgun
Ameciean Express
Hellevne
URS
Maliestk
Walton
Chadrick
Mali Glath
Shelbyvitte
Y Sesser Ellong
Mail Ette
Bebanon
Tid
Chakit& Scamille
Moldet
Lad
Otto
JPULE
Montreal
Onnaia & Hales
Myers
Moan Lennon
Mali Wegen
Ind
Weleh
McInnis
Teo
Otto Jerrelson
Charles Myers
Charles Gentil
John Lennon
James Vickery
Cincinnati
Curnban
Cinsinnati
Louis A. Wetler
Sumner
Charles Roush
Richard Jones
Brick Mason
Logansport
Sephav Sergend
Pas
Serger
Bt al- Ad
Milwaukee
Win
Jalason Recae
Kampton Ind
William Fines
Tennyson's Successor Offer For Poet Laureate
May reports Gladstone offered the poet laureate post to distinguished art critic John Ruskin, marking a potential change in the royal honor tradition and prompting discussion among literary circles. The move highlights Ruskin as a leading cultural figure of the era.
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Tennyson
Loxpon
Gladstone
John Rusgkir
Awful Haughville death tied to train tracks crash
William Beltz, a Gardens Grief employee and foreigner with no known relatives, was found mangled on the I. B. and W. tracks in Haughville near Michigan Street Monday morning. Witnesses say Beltz was seen with Theodore Roedler Sunday night after consuming stimulants, and a coroner notes this is the fourth fatality at the spot. A coupling pin with bloodlike coating was recovered near a box car, fueling murder theories.
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William Beltz
Haughville
Michiganst
Beltz
Greef
Theodore Roedler
Roedler
Baitz
Beck
Traina
Victioy
Flanner & Buchanan
Wim. Bletz
Mershal
Bietz
Paper-Hanger Strike Anger Eases as Firms Reach Terms
Five dealers who had pressed demands agreed with the paper-hangers on Monday, sending 30 workers back to the job and shrinking the strike force to about 30. Names like World's Fair Coposck Broz John White and H C Stevens are in settlement, while Toll Albert Gall Eastman Sieichar Lee and Cathcart Cleland still resist any deal. A foreman E C De Haven left the city to finish the work and union questions linger about a lone non union man, D L Osborne, whom strikers oppose joining.
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New York
World's Fair
Coposck Broz
John White
H. C. Stevens
WN. I. Marshall
W. H. Toll
Albert Gall
Eastman
Sieichar & Lee
Cathcart & Cleland
Sletcher & Lisa
Chicago
E. C. de Haven
D. L. Osborne
Fairview Park Opens to Hungry Public on Sunday
Fairview park opened to a crowded audience after Mr. Mason advertised abundant transit but undercut by limited space. Young men promised to spend up to twenty cents on their dates, yet many were disappointed as crowds exceeded capacity. The old mining site at Frenzel cattle pens hosted rides and music missed by expectations. The scene showed youths and their Sunday companions, with mishaps including a prank that sent a shopper home soaked and clothes ruined.
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Fairview Park
Mason
Fairview
Magele Murphy
Case of George Adams before the cadi
The cadi postponed the case of George Adams colored charged with assault and battery with intent to Bill until Friday. Adams allegedly stabbed Lewis Robinson Sunday in a fight claimed as self defense. Robinson could not appear.
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Cadi
George Adams
Bill
Lewis Robinson
Tis
Robinson
Spencer Lawrence
J. W. Crews
Livington
Crews
Lawrence
Tilman
James Jacobs
Jonn Shipman
Shipman
Rha Blachinists Move to a Midwestern City
The machinists discussed headquarters location after a Monday forenoon idle period. Now in Richmond, Virginia, they consider moving toward the center of the country. St Louis, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Chicago are vying, with Indianapolis offering five years of free offices and free transport of all association property from Richmond to Indianapolis.
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Richmond
St. Louis
Indianapolia
Kanass City
Chicago
Indianapolis
Mortgage filed to secure Citizens' street railway bonds
A mortgage filed by the Citizens' street railway company secures 4 million dollars in bonds. The filing records a June 1993 bond issue, a $700,000 prior mortgage, and a plan to issue 4,060 bonds of $1,000 each under a trust to Pennsylvania's Solicitors' Loan and Trust Company. The company also announced a capital stock increase to 4000 shares and lists stockholders and signatures, noting principal holder McKee remains controlling before a later sale to McDonald, a minor stockholder.
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Will Latta
Mxgon
Recorder's
Latta
Citizens’ Street Rail Company
Citizens’ Company
Illinoia Trust Company
J. Fletcher
Loan and Trust Company of Pennsylvania
Morrette
Hines
Morteage
Solicitors’ Trust Company
Recorder’s Office
Secretary of State's Office
Citiyen’ S Trest
Mr. Latta
Citizens’ Street Talioad Company of
and Langpons
Fale Ace Paration
Tig Anim
Tve Sett
Ion
Watae
Qj Wapols
H S
McKee
Pharas
Rchard W. Chay
Wx. L. Lldee
Henry Verner
Henry Jackson
Augustus L. Mason
Guadil
Sift the Smith Cash Court of Honor Action G A R Meeting
North Indianapong G A R men and citizens plan a meeting to raise funds for analyzing the stomachs of Moses Smith and his son Charles. The coroner holds the bodies but will not order analysis. Smith carried a G A R life policy and locals demand full investigation before payment. They claim Yancey and Mrs Smith are implicated despite no solid proof.
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Grand Army
North Indiangpong
Moses Smith
Challes
Hey
Smith
Ward Limon Dead in Martinstone Home
Col Ward H Limon Lincoln's private secretary and intimate confidant died at his Martinstone West Virginia home at midnight Sunday after long illness. He authored a celebrated biography of Lincoln during his Washington tenure.
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Martinstone
W. Va
Col. Ward H. Limon
Lincoln
Failliz
Washington
Hanged Hinscik and the Fort Wayne saloon owner
Constable Cook received a message from Frankfort that a wealthy saloon keeper there had hanged himself. The man, about $30,000 in wealth, left a widow and nine children. He was found Monday morning in Frankfort. The constable proceeded to Frankfort with the report.
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Hinscik
Constable Cook
Frankfort
War Times Divorce Case Reveals Long affair and desertion
A Pennsylvania man Wilson left his wife for a neighbor, and they lived as a couple in Indiana. After Wilson’s death a new marriage to Klingersmith dissolved as his wife faced divorce claims. Testimony showed strife with children and accusations avoided by the judge. The case, heard by Judge Harper, stretched into the evening.
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Harper
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Indiana
Indianapong
Pike Township
Itscenty
Klingersmith
Oe Witners
Klingensmith
Columbian Exposition Opens With Uncertain Progress
The second week of the Columbian Exposition opens with modest crowds and slow progress as gate installations lag due to Sunday wage demands. Naval officers dine with President Higginbotham, while musical and dramatic events entertain guests. Mis a Phoebe Couzins seeks admission to the national commission amid disputes over the board of lady managers and treasury opinions.
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Phobe Couzins
Peeth
Cinicaso
Mega
Higginbotham
Muusiciang
Theodore Thomage
Duke of Versena
Coneut Chatheld Taylors
Plaza Hotel
Great Basin
Midway Plaisance
Lady Aberdeen
Colleeny
Mise Phebe Conzina
Louis
National Commission
Seasion
Palmer
Board of
Lady Managers
Cariisls
Olney
Secretary of the Treasury
Misa Couzipa
Gold Reserve in Wastixeton Reports Sharp Rise in Holdings
The Gold Reserve in Wastixeton shows a dramatic jump from $2,750,000 on April 26 to $407,864,505 on Monday. Gold has been received daily since April 5 with light exports. a $1,000,000 shipment is planned abroad this week.
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Wastixeton
Poisoner's Final Hour at Sing Sing A Grim Drama
A detailed Sing Sing execution report centers on Carlyle Harris the condemned poisoner. The piece describes his calm demeanor before the electric chair, the crowd gathering, witnesses including doctors and officials, and Harris’s declaration of innocence as the 1750-volt current is applied. It also recounts Harris's past as a husband, actor, and student, and outlines a sensational, lengthy narrative of his alleged crimes and marriages intertwined with Helen Potts. The article blends courtroom history with the public ceremony of execution.
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N. Y
Carlisle Harris
Carlyle Harrig
Sing Sing
Carlyle Harris
Warden Durston
Harris
Honre
Yearrin
Harria
Alisa
Carlyle
Carlyle Harrie
Durston
Fey
Weiler
State
Davis
Harless
Warden Dureton
Bie
Dariig
Hig
Jiarris
Harvis
Cheaul
Agas
John Clarksranan
New York
DR. Kidd
D. P. Merritt
Elmira
Cal
A. Rookwood
Buffalo
B. Cline
Clm. Casiels
Brudsle
Geb
F. Sheehan
Dy, Iedden
Nigell
Plof. Pyne
Yonkers
Stock
Tllinois
Irvine
C. 5
Liarris
Cy. Irvine
Llarris
Eli
Ile
Wall Street’s Condition May 4 Weak Opening Fears Clearing Losses
Wall Street opened weak amid fears some brokers' sheets might fail to pass clearing hours after Friday's sharp industrial drop. Despite concerns, Monday settlements were successfully effected as sheets cleared. The piece mentions a local ad for fine furniture and upholstery at 156 Virginia Ave and several business names including Iske Bros and Smitt's Dyeing Works at 687 N. Paapsylvanis.
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Wall Street
New York
Eminent jurist Niblack dies after long illness in Vincennes
Judge William E. Niblack, eminent jurist and former Indiana legislator, dies at 77 North Street home after a three month illness. Survived by wife and children, he served as circuit judge and congressman, known for frank counsel and durable records. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from family residence, burial at Crown Hill. Council vacancy follows the death of Councilman Robert McGill with a special meeting planned to set election procedures.
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William EE. Niblack
North St
Brig. Niblack
Mason J. Niblack
Vinsennes
Sarah
Willis ©. Niblack
Chicago
Albert P
John Niplack
Indiana University
Bloomington
Martin County
Indiana
Nibleck
Josaph A. Wright
Hia
Niblusk
Vincennes
Sien
Tern
Bia
Copyresa
Ball
Dudgs
Jack
Isohnox County
the Supreme
Niblack
Supreme Cour
Cox
Jorney Cox
H. A. Beck
Ovar
Conria
Willian E. Niblack
Issa Hs
Judge Niblack
Sickarsa
Tudge Niblack
Crownhill Council
Robert McGill
Lfe
Stan
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Sitple
Frank Velde
Cornellave
Spring Grove Cemetery
Cincinnata
Monilay Nhot
McGill
Explosion Kills Husband and Wife in Anpvensax Home
A severe natural gas blast Sunday night at the Murray residence in Anpvensax Indiana fatally burned Hit Murray and George Gregor. Mrs. Murray and Mr. Murray died, while Elsie and Charlie Murray were badly bruised. The house, owned by Citizens' company, was destroyed with a loss of six thousand dollars. minor explosions followed as irregular gas pressure caused the disaster.
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Price
Vickery
Supt
Bender
Welsh
Melanis
Te Union Station
Secre Welsh
McIne
Norman
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Engineer Welsh
Lexington Ave
Renihan
McInala
Vermont St
Scahill
Ange
Moldere’ Union
Morris R. Eddy
Crown Hill Chapel
Cleveland
Crown Hill Cemetery
Michigan Road
Chas. Doremus
Spesma
Virginia Ave
Louisvilla
Galt House
Light Infantry
H. T. Conde
FP. L. McCres
Leutenant
A. T. Isensee
D. T. Eagan
David EK. Folsom
Grand Hotel
Crowe Hill Cemetery
J. H. Webber
Carrie Calla
Justice Habibh
Webser
Fox
Dawn
Edith M. Thomas
Julia Ward Howe
Maurice Thompson
John Burroughs
Chas
Dudley Warner
New York St
Chas. Zoller
William
Welle
New Jersay-at
Wellshad
Mark Davidson
William Hale
John M Reily
Clyde Wheeler
Thomas Ailen
William Harrold
Sol, Hathaway
Martin Shafer
Harrold
Lucinda Carnine
Christopher Somerlad
Lucinda
Christopher
Winter
Bintns
Ella Brumit
Hoy
Albert
Magele Rees
Geo
Nora Henry
Frank
Emme Iskes
Mrs. Maples
Lewis
Amanda Parker
Lou McGuire
Darius
Laula Sahm
Robt
McGul
Bud Procter
Nellie Shaler
Julius Werner
D. K. Folsom
Lottie Bruce
Geo. Benury
Thos. A. Ramney
Paul C. Poulson
Harriet Bates
William WW. Manee
Fannie Bishop
Joseph Tiervis
America
Baker
William Bletz
Biet
Rha
Citizens' Company
Avavstis LA
A. A. Anderson
W. H. Latta
Mr. McKee
McDonald
Mr. McDonald
MccDonald
Ward Lamon
Bersaparilia
Gouy
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Carlyle Warbris
Uae
Llawceric Chai
Angullah
Devtre
Wis
Helen Potts
Qasan Crave
Miss May Schofield
Helen
Geesa Grove
Sarria
Hirlen
Norris
Treverton
Belen
Scranton
Volts
Scrantua
Canasaigua
Misa Queen
Ceri
Fowler
Potts Beesnis
Hareris
Howe
Fnally
Bop
Board of Public Works
Market St
Circle
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Pountain-st
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Lawrence-st
Virginianva, Iske Bros
Smitt’s Dro Works
Paapsylvanis
Drad
JR Wiblack
Long Tgniss
Bas Cuareer
Ciaanton Council
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